Mitsubishi L200. Manual — part 479

AC805707 AC

22 ± 4 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

3

2

1

5

8

7

18 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

4

9

Section D - D

Toeboard

Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent

Weld nut
(3 places)

2

1

Section A-A

Claw

2

1

Claw

Section B-B

2

1

Section C-C

Claw

Note: claw position is symmetrical

D

D

A

A

B

C

C

B

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

6

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

<RHD>

Removal steps

1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
3. Column switch assembly
4. Nut
5. Bolt
6. Bolt

>>

A

<<

7. Steering column shaft

assembly

8. Shaft assembly
9. Steering column support

bracket

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-19

Removal steps (Continued)

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-20

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• When reusing the steering column, do not

release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed. Confirm that tilt posi-
tion is uppermost position.

• When the steering column is replaced, do not

release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until
the installation has completed.

• When installing the steering column, do not

leave it fixed temporarily at only one point
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision absorb-
ing mechanism at the column shaft mounting
location may be damaged.

1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and

install the steering column.

AC501387AB

1

4

3

2

Tilt lever

2. Tighten the three bolts (1 to 3) in the order shown

by hand, and then tighten the bolt (4) to the
specified torque. Tighten also the three bolts (1 to
3) to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 22

± 4 N⋅m

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1372015000121

AC501388

3

2

1

4

AB

Disassembly steps

<<

A

>> >>

A

<< 1.

Special bolt

>>

A

<< 2.

Steering lock bracket

>>

A

<< 3.

Steering lock cylinder assembly

4.

Steering column shaft assembly

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. Use a drill to make a hole just deeply enough for

the tap to stand on the steering lock bolt.

AC613520AC

Steering lock
bracket

Steering
lock bolt

MB992678 or equivalent

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-21

2. Remove the steering lock bolt using the screw

extractor (Recommended tool: MB992678), or
equivalent.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/
STEERING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The steering lock bracket and bolts must be
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is
installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder

assembly and steering lock bracket to the column
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in
alignment with the column boss.

ACX01139 AB

2. After checking that the lock works properly,

tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-22

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372010901995

WARNING

For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Pre-
cautions () and Driver’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring (). Centre the front wheels. Fail-
ure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative,
risking serious injury.

Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to

P.37-11

).

• Front Differential and Propeller Shaft disconnection (Refer

to GROUP 25

− Propeller Shaft ).

• Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket, Free Wheel Actu-

ator Connector and Hose disconnection (Refer to GROUP

26

− Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).

• Differential Mount Bracket Front Mounting Bolts removal

(Refer to GROUP 26

− Front Differential Mount ).

Post-installation Operation
• Differential Mount Bracket Front Mounting Bolts installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 26

− Front Differential Mount ).

• Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket, Free Wheel Actu-

ator Connector and Hose connection (Refer to GROUP

26

− Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).

• Front Differential and Propeller Shaft Connection (Refer to

GROUP 25

− Propeller Shaft ).

• Fill Power Steering Fluid and bleed air (Refer to

P.37-11

).

• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing

it with Finger.

• Check the Steering Angle (Refer to

P.37-8

).

AC508372AG

5

1

18 ± 2 N·m

40 ± 4 N·m

83 ± 12 N·m

83 ± 12 N·m

<2WD (High rider), 4WD-LHD>

18 ± 2 N·m

15 ± 2 N·m

15 ± 3 N·m

3

9

4

7

6

8

10

2

93 ± 15 N·m

Removal steps

1. Split pin

<<

A

>>

2. Tie rod end and knuckle

connection

3. Tie rod end
4. Shaft assembly

>>

A

<<

5. Return tube connection

6. O-ring

>>

A

<<

7. Pressure tube connection
8. O-ring
9. Clamp
10. Power steering gear box

assembly

Removal steps (Continued)